The Bane and the Blessed

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1 Sixteenth Sunday in July 22, 2018 The Bane and the Blessed I was just beyond Nelson, WI. I was going to meet friends for lunch in Pepin. It was a beautiful summer day and I was in no hurry. On the highway there was a squirrel that had been run over. But it was not dead. Barely alive, but not yet willing to give up life. I was careful to straddle it as I drove over it intending to move on. But then I didn t. Should I go back and finish the job with my car? Perhaps just kick the squirrel to the ditch, out of sight and out of mind? Maybe just continue the journey. After all it was only another squirrel. Many years ago I watched two young guys fish. They talked to one another in Spanish for a while, and then English. One of the guys caught a fish but was having trouble getting the hook removed. His friend told him, Be careful. He is one of us. That stranger s words came back to me that day on the highway. Be careful. He is one of us. A dying squirrel is one of us, really? I feel good and bad about what I did to that squirrel that afternoon. But I think the Lord is glad that I felt something. The Lord be with you. Father John Parr

2 SUMMER PRAYER Father, Creator of all, thank You for summer! Thank you for the warmth of the sun and the increased daylight. Thank You for the beauty I see all around me and for the opportunity to be outside and enjoy Your creation. Thank You for the increased time I have to be with my friends and family and for the more casual pace of the summer season. Draw me closer to You this summer. Teach me how I can pray no matter where I am or what I am doing. Warm my soul with the awareness of Your presence and light my path with Your Word and Counsel. As I enjoy Your creation, create in me a pure hunger and a thirst for You. Amen. (Ignatian Prayer) SEAS STEWARDSHIP Resolutions for Stewards I resolve to trust God more, believing that in God s wisdom and abundance God will give me all that I need. I resolve to spend more time with God, giving a few more minutes of each day to prayer, worship, and spiritual reading. I resolve to find more ways to share my unique skills and talents so that my special strengths will make a difference in this world. I resolve to give a share of my treasure to God s work here on earth, making sure I am generously returning to God what God has given to me. Happy Summer! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The Holmen Knights of Columbus invite all boys and girls ages 9-14 years of age to participate in the 2018 KC Soccer Challenge. To register download the form at: Date/Time: Thursday, August 2, 2018 Registration/Warm-up: 6:00 6:30 pm Contest Starts: 6:30 pm Location: Behind Viking Elementary Cost: FREE Contact: Brian Clements ( ) FOR YOUR MARRIAGE Fifty years ago this month Blessed Pope Paul VI promulgated the encyclical Humanae Vitae(On Human Life). The letter, prophetic in many ways, is available on the website for the Diocese of La Crosse. Blessed Pope Paul writes: Married love is above all human, a compound of sense and spirit. It is not then, merely a question of natural instinct or emotional drive. It is also, and above all, an act of the free will whose trust is such that it is meant not only to survive the joys and sorrows of daily life but also to grow, so that husband and wife become in a way one heart and one soul, and together attain their human fulfillment. (#9) Asking the intercession of Blessed Paul VI, we pray: God our Father, fill all married couples with your love. Give them the grace to love one another every day, living out their vow to love in good times and bad. Help them to imitate your freely given, sacrificial love, that they may choose each day to give of themselves, reflecting your love for us when you sent your Son to die for our sins. We as this though the intercession of Blessed Pope Paul VI, and in the name of Christ our Lord. Amen. Sara (Wozney) Balaker Richard Brandau Trudy Brieske Theresa Davis Sr. Bridget Donaldson, OSB Elizabeth Donaldson Patrick Donaldson DeEtte Gillmeister Sharon Grabar Lois Hanson June Kukovec Kent Limberg (military) Sue Lund PRAYER REQUESTS Jerome Malin Kevin McIntyre Joan Mock Judith Niedfeldt Robert C. Ristow Bailey Rohrer Erica Schultz Sascha Stephens Lynne Taylor Phyllis Thaldorf Pam Tischer Colleen Tisil Tim Van Eijl Please remember, the sick, hospitalized, military members, homebound and anyone needing of our prayers. May they experience the healing power of God. 16th Sunday in 2 July 22, 2018

3 FAITH FORMATION Attention Parishioners Please remember to register your children for the 2018/2019 Youth Faith Formation classes. Registration forms were sent in the mail. If you did not receive one, please contact the parish office. It is important to get these forms in as soon as possible to organize classrooms and check that our textbook/supply list will be adequate. Classes will begin Wednesday, September 12th. ACS Aquinas Catholic Schools is now enrolling for the school year. For more information, please visit or call (608) Preschool enrollment is still open for the school year. Offered at both St. Patrick Elementary (located in Onalaska) and Cathedral Elementary (located in La Crosse). Our program provides high-quality early childhood education for 3 and 4-year-old children. For enrollment questions please contact us today: (608) or visit: admissions.aquinascatholicschool.org ELECTRONIC GIVING Enjoy the Convenience of Electronic Giving St Elizabeth Ann Seton parish wants to remind you that we offer electronic giving as a way to automate your regular weekly offering. Electronic giving offers convenience for individual parish members and provides much-needed donation consistency for our church. This can be very helpful to those who travel or are snowbirds. UPCOMING RETREATS The St. Anthony Spirituality Center in Marathon, WI, has some wonderful retreats coming up. Please see their website for further information: sarcenter.com. CONTINUING THE JOURNEY OF WIDOWHOOD: Saturday, Aug. 4: 10am 3pm Cost $45 The experience of living as a widow or widower is an ongoing journey. This gathering is an invitation to explore, share, and support stories of the experience. The focus will include ideas of how to continue the journey with faith, trust, and confidence. SUPPORTING A HEALTHY SPIRITUALITY WHILE LIVING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS OR PAIN: Saturday, Aug. 18: 9:30 am 3:30 pm Cost $ 45 This one-day retreat is specifically for men and women with any kind of chronic pain or illness (cancer, heart disease, kidney or liver disease, Parkinson s, etc.). You will be offered suggestions and given an opportunity to explore and experience simple ways to comfort and care for your physical and spiritual self. The session will conclude with a blessing and healing ritual. Caregivers are welcome to attend. COPING WITH COMPASSION FATIGUE: A WORKSHOP FOR CAREGIVERS: Saturday, Aug. 25: 8:30am 4:30pm Cost $75 In this workshop, we will explore the causes, signs, and symptoms of compassion fatigue; how to develop a self-care action plan; and strategies and tools for coping and continuous renewal. FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, BUT DO WE? September 14 16: Cost $200 The Biblical reflections for this retreat will be based on the teaching of Pope Francis as found in his encyclical letter, Laudato Si. They will encourage a way of understanding our participation in the community of Earth based on respect, rather than disregard; interconnectedness, rather than manipulation; interdependency rather than exploitation. There are sign up forms in the gathering place, online at seasholmen.org, or contact the parish office. Thank you for your stewardship to our parish. PARISH INCOME Last Week s Collections Envelopes/Plate.$ 7,669 Budget yet to be determined 16th Sunday in 3 July 22, 2018

4 MISSING Sister Bridget Donaldson requests your prayers and help in finding her misplaced profession (wedding) ring. It s a gold ring with the letters IHS on it. Thank you and God Bless. ALL PARISHIONERS Please inform the parish office of any changes in member status or , alternate addresses, cell, home and work phone numbers, and address changes. We need your help in maintaining our parish records by advising us of changes as soon as possible. Please call Sandy at the parish office or office@seasholmen.org. FINANCE COUNCIL NEWS We express gratitude to Ryan Malak for his generous and devoted service to our parish as a member of the Finance Council. While Ryan will continue to assist with particular financial questions, he has chosen to resign from the Council. We are very grateful to Barry Ploessl for accepting the invitation to serve on the Finance Council. We welcome him and thank him for serving the parish in this important regard and sharing his expertise and experience. GOOD MOURNING MINISTRY Losing one's partner, one's soul mate, one's spouse or a child "demands" the greatest inner strength one can apply, and it requires the help and wisdom of fellow grief travelers. The next meeting for SEAS Good Mourning Ministry is Monday, August 6 at 1:00. All are welcome to join for any or all of our gatherings. Contact Sister Bridget or Carol Reider at the parish office if you have any questions. FOOD PANTRY NEEDS Summer is a very busy time at our food pantry because of the needs of our many families. Our immediate needs include cereal, breakfast foods, and healthy snack items. As always, thank you very much for seeing the face of Christ in our sisters and brothers in need. PARISH INFORMATION PARISH RECTORY & OFFICE Phone Fax Number office@seasholmen.org STAFF Pastor, Father John Parr pastor@seasholmen.org Pastor Emeritus, Monsignor Delbert J. Malin djm133@charter.net sbridget@seasholmen.org Pastoral Minister, Carol Reider carol@seasholmen.org C.R.E. (3 years-gr. 5),.Mary Luebke reled@seasholmen.org youth@seasholmen.org Director of Music, Beth Lakmann music@seasholmen.org Secretary, Sandy Jerue office@seasholmen.org Sister Jean sjean@seasholmen.org MASS SCHEDULE Weekend: Sat. 5:00 pm and Sun. 8:00 & 10:15 am Weekday: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am except Tues. 7:00 am Gluten Free Hosts: St. Elizabeth s has gluten free hosts available. Please contact Fr. Parr, and he will make the necessary arrangements. SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 pm or by appointment. Baptism: Baptism involves membership in the church. Parents are to attend three sessions early in the pregnancy. Marriage: Our church is trying to create successful marriages. This takes some time. Arrangements for a wedding date are to be made at least six months before the anticipated date. Anointing of the Sick: Communal celebrations in fall and spring. Individual celebrations upon request. Please call the office when family members are hospitalized. PASTORAL VISITATION Anyone who desires a personal home visit is invited to call the parish office. CATECHUMENATE Anyone wishing to become a full member of the Church is invited to visit the parish office. NEW PARISHIONERS Please call the parish office. Parish Council Members Karen Anderson Laura Antonie Len Beranek Francis Brown Finance Council Members Barry Ploessl Janice Dvoracek Brian Clements Les Giesler Angie Hendrikson Shelly Linskey Christine Olson Larry Warzynski Shawn Handland Pat Stephens Larry Warzynski th Sunday in 4 July 22, 2018

5 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, July 22 16th Sunday in 8:00 am Mass Delores A. Gustafson 10:15am Mass People of SEAS Monday, July 23 St. Bridget 8:30 am Mass Ron and Germaine Borski family Tuesday, July 24 Weekday 7:00 am Mass Homb and Konuth families living and deceased Wednesday, July 25 St. James, Apostle 8:30 am Mass Rita Witkowski 5TH SUNDAY COLLECTION St Elizabeth's is most grateful for the generosity of our parishioners in their gifts of their treasure during the second collection at Mass every month that there is a 5th Sunday. It is this revenue which permits us to assist those in need who come to us for assistance with their critical needs. We thank you for your generous response. The next collection will be held the weekend of July 28/29. MARK YOUR CALENDARS Thursday, July 26 Sts. Joachim and Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 am Mass Charles Brueggen Friday, July 27 Weekday 8:30 am Mass Jerome Frohmader Saturday, July 28 Weekday 5th Sunday Collection 8:00 am Pray the Rosary 9:00 am Faith Seekers Canoe Trip 4:00 pm Sacrament of Penance Vigil: 17th Sunday in 5:00 PM Mass Michael Dummer Sunday, July 29 17th Sunday in 5th Sunday Collection 8:00 am Mass Michael Dummer 10:15am Mass People of SEAS CANOE TRIP Faith Seekers invite you to join them for kayaking/ canoeing and fellowship on Saturday, July 28th. Meet at church at 9am for prayer. Then canoeing from Hunter s Bridge upstream and having a picnic lunch. Will return to church around 1pm. Things to bring: kayak or canoe (we are not providing), life jacket and paddle, swim suit so you can play in the water, sack lunch and/or snacks, water or beverage, favorite Bible story about water to share and compare with others, fishing pole if you are interested in fishing. CONCERT The Coulee Region Gospel Choir Sings It s America in a Two Part Program at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton on Sunday afternoon July 29 at 3pm. The first half of the program will feature the Hoskins Family, Lydia Campbell on piano, and songs from several small vocal groups. 'It's America' will follow the short intermission." Admission is free. A free-will offering will be received to help offset the choir s expenses. 16th Sunday in 5 July 22, 2018

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